NCC Design of Mid-rise Timber Building Overview

This module provides an overview to changes to the NCC’s Deemed-to-Satisfy (DtS) provisions that allow the use of lightweight and massive timber construction systems in several classes of building up to an effective height of 25m. The contents include:

• The course and the 2016 changes to the NCC
• Timber construction options
• Overview of DtS solutions
• Onsite considerations

Australian Institute of Architects (AIA) members who successfully complete the course’s assessment with a 100% result will also be awarded 1.5 CPD points under the AIA’s refuel program.